T.O. mayor is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to city chiefs landing in the frying pan

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was ordered out of office this week after he was found guilty of violating conflict of interest rules. But when it comes to getting in trouble, he's not the only mayor who has run afoul of the rules. Here's a look at some notable Canadian (and a few American) mayors who have landed themselves in hot water.

Former Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien was accused of trying to bribe an opponent during the city's 2006 municipal election. After an investigation, O'Brien was acquitted of the charges in 2009. He lost his reelection campaign in 2010 against current Ottawa mayor Jim Watson. (Darren Brown/QMI Agency)

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Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion. (Toronto Sun files)

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Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz, is pictured in his office November 26, 2012. Cathay House restaurant owner Joe Chan is suing Katz over his decision to hold a holiday party for city council and staff at Hu's Asian Bistro, a restaurant he owns. Critics allege this is a conflict of interest because Katz spent just under $3,000 in public cash at his own business. If found guilty, Katz could lose his job. (QMI Agency File)

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Gilles Vaillancourt, the embattled mayor of Quebec's third-largest city, Laval, took a temporary leave at the end of October citing health reasons after anti-corruption agents conducted raids at his homes and financial institutions. He officially resigned on November 9, 2012, amidst accusations that he pocketed bribes linked to contracts awarded by the city. He has denied the allegations. JACQUES PHARAND/QMI Agency

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was found guilty in a conflict of interest case in Toronto November 26, 2012. In pure Ford fashion, the colourful mayor vowed to fight on. 'I'm going to fight tooth and nail to hold on to my job,' Ford said after a judge ordered him removed from office for a conflict of interest. 'If they do for some reason get me out, I'll be running right back at them. As soon as the next election is, if it's a byelection, I'll have my name on the ballot.' Dave Abel/QMI Agency

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was booted out of office after he was found guilty of violating conflict of interest rules, but he's not the only mayor who has landed themselves in trouble. Here's a look at 10 mayors whose behaviour landed them in hot water.

T.O. mayor is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to city chiefs landing in the frying pan

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was booted out of office after he was found guilty of violating conflict of interest rules, but he's not the only mayor who has landed themselves in trouble. Here's a look at 10 mayors whose behaviour landed them in hot water.